International Day of the Snow Leopard
October 23 marks the anniversary of the 2013 Bishkek Declaration, when countries in the snow leopard’s range committed to its conservation. The United Nations later designated the date as the International Day of the Snow Leopard. A snow leopard’s broad, furry paws help it travel over snow, and its long tail helps it balance on […]
World Lemur Day
World Lemur Day grew out of a festival first held in Madagascar in 2014. It now falls on the last Friday in October and celebrates the remarkable variety of lemurs on the island. Ring-tailed lemurs spend a good deal of time on the ground, and their banded tails are easy to see when a group […]
International Jaguar Day
International Jaguar Day grew out of a regional effort launched in 2018 to protect jaguars and the habitats that connect their populations. For a closer look at this big cat, start with its coat. Many jaguar rosettes have a small dark spot inside. Jaguars are also strong swimmers and can hunt in and around water. […]
International Cheetah Day
The Cheetah Conservation Fund chose December 4 for International Cheetah Day in honor of Khayam, a cheetah who helped inspire founder Laurie Marker’s conservation work. A cheetah’s flexible spine helps lengthen its stride, and its long tail helps it keep its balance as it changes direction. In a slow-motion clip, watch what the tail does […]